Farmstead Apothecary 100% Natural Anti-Aging Face Cream with Jojoba Oil, 4 oz (Strawberry Gardenia)

I’ve recently begun derma-rolling my face, neck and chest, every two to three weeks. Anyone familiar with the process knows that your skin is immediately a little red and sensitive, and for the next several days it feels a little like sandpaper. And because the process is mildly invasive, you want to apply only the highest quality, natural and gentle products afterward. Especially when you have somewhat sensitive skin like I do. To make a long story a little shorter, I had tried a couple of other moisturizers for this purpose and they both ended up irritating my newly delicate skin and even causing a couple of blemishes which I rarely get. While searching for another I came across this and I’m so happy I did. Most important - the natural ingredients. So hard to find such pure ingredients in a product that comes together so well. And by “comes together”, I mean the texture is luxurious. The thick, velvety cream melts into my skin, and the immediate softening effect lasts. I only use moisturizers at night because I’ve never found one that treated my combination skin well enough that I could layer makeup on top of it. Well, This past Saturday morning I expected to stay in all day so I applied this cream in the morning. A little while later I had to go out so I applied my usual foundation thinking I would probably regret it soon after. I didn’t. This actually worked under my makeup. I won’t claim that it mattified my skin which leans toward the shiny side halfway through the day. But it didn’t interfere, no patches, streaking, etc. I ordered the lemon/lavender and the fragrance is extremely subtle. In fact the lemon and lavender are barely detectable. It smells a little more like clay? What it doesn’t smell like is that awful moldy odor that some “natural products” can’t seem to overcome, so anything else is really beside the point to me. This stuff is great, even for my sensitive skin, even and especially after Derma-rolling. I highly recommend it. P.S. - like some reviewers, when I first opened my jar, there was a “hole” that went straight from the top of the cream to the bottom of the jar so that I wondered if I’d been gipped. But by the next use it had filled in and honestly, you get a pretty generous amount of a really great product for $20. I hope they keep offering this same high quality product and they don’t try to pull a fast one like some other companies do once they’ve attained a loyal following. Just keep up the good work and appreciate your customers like we appreciate your product.

I rarely post reviews, but I am in love. I am very picky about face lotion, as I would like one that is ultra-moisturizing, light on the face, inexpensive, and have the perfect, balanced scent. This lotion is that, in every way possible. I even wish it were a bit more scented, and I am very sensitive to scents. To top it all off, I ordered this in April and started using it in June, and it's now the beginning of November and I still have a little under half left. You truly only need to dip your fingertips into it and that will cover your whole face, easily.

I was looking to change up my face cream. I am sensitive to soy, so it is important that I find a natural alternative with minimal ingredients. I’ve only used the product a few days but my skin feels softer and more moisturized. I suffer from eczema on my face, an unfortunate side effect from soy if consumed and takes forever to heal. I apply a face oil, a medicated ointment on affected spots, and this cream after which absorbs well into the skin. It doesn’t feel oily or waxy or leaves a white cast that some reviewers mentioned (mind you, I’m very fair-skinned.) The seller/company owner has been very informative, and verified the ingredients, with only cross contamination possible. Since I’m not highly allergic, this was my best option I’ve found. As for scent, it’s subtle and pleasant but I do wish it was more fruity and fun. I hoped with the strawberry gardenia scent that there would be antioxidants as a benefit. All the scents seem to have supplemental benefits. Also the fact that this product is 4 oz and is the same price as my last face cream of 2 oz is a bargain plus being more natural. Overall, I’m going be purchasing again, maybe in a different scent next time!

I love this face cream. I'm about to open what I believe is my third jar? I use a gel moisturizer and then this one. It's a thicker, creamer consistency. I am perpetually dehydrated and as a result, so is my skin. I feel like this cream helps moisturize my dry face, and any tightness I feel prior to using goes away. I am in my early 30s and starting to work on the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles that have started to show. I have those forehead lines from raising my eyebrows and I truly feel this has helped minimize their appearance. Even being such a rich cream, I have not broken out or had any pore congestion. Scent is also very pleasant, light, not overpowering in the slightest. I feel I smell more of the cream scent than any fragrance.

What is to not like about a face lotion that is rich and creamy, not sticky and smells incredible? I use this stuff and my kids, husband and even dog love the smell. I seriously have to stop my dog from licking this stuff off my face. I have always gotten the fig and honeysuckle. I use retinol so after I put retinol on, I put a very very very thick layer on my face to help my skin not dry out. I also use it in the mornings. I just rinse my face with water then put a thin layer on. Let that dry and then add another layer to the areas that are dryer and it soaks in perfectly. It seems impossible that with such a thick, creamy lotion that it wouldn't be greasy, but it's not. Even when I put a ton on--I love this stuff! Also, the best part, is obviously the fact it's not toxic. I can't believe this stuff isn't exploding on social media. It's amazing!

For the first few days of using this product, I really liked it- the scent was lovely (honey&fig) and it seemed to do a great job moisturizing my skin. I wasn’t too worried about the reviews that said it was heavy because I live in a dry climate with normal to dry skin. However after two weeks of using this product- I have more breakouts than the last 5 years combined. I’m not one to not finish a jar when I pay for it, but I think I’ll have to in this case. Loved it until the massive breakouts- could just be my skin though!

I can’t say enough good things about this face cream. It can be used both morning and night. Its smell is a light rose smell which is intoxicating. I love it. It’s thick and I was a bit skeptical that it might be greasy feeling. I was relieved that it wasn’t. This cream is a perfect balance of moisture and not the kind that is greasy and sits on your skin. This stuff soaks in giving your face a beautiful dewy glow. I have used hundreds of different brands of face creams and found some that I thought were good. Unfortunately most of them are toxic and have some nasty chemicals in them. This stuff is all natural, so that makes you feel even better when you use it. I will say a little goes a long way so you don’t need a lot to get the moisture your skin needs. I will definitely be buying this brand from now on. That’s how much I love it!

They deleted my original review. I have two labels from before and after they changed the ingredients. They now put corn oil that smells like oil that was USED already for cooking and recycled it. Used to be my go to and now it’s disgusting. I came back now 2 years later hoping they went back to the original formula and I’m noticing other reviews that still say that the formula is changed and terrible.